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The Gold of Timbuktu
Mali Empire ยท Timbuktu, Mali
UnsolvedThe prize. The wealth of Mansa Musa's empire
Where. Timbuktu, Mali
Status. Unsolved
Where. Timbuktu, Mali
Status. Unsolved
The account
Timbuktu sat at the heart of an empire so rich its king crashed economies with his gold. Where that wealth went is one of Africa's great riddles.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the legend centers on Timbuktu, Mali.
- What you are chasing is The wealth of Mansa Musa's empire. Work the documented record of The Gold of Timbuktu back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore before you commit time or money.
- Confirm who owns and governs Timbuktu, Mali and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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